O-Isopropyl Methylphosphonofluoridate (IMPF) from Germany
This compound features an isopropyl O-alkyl group (≤C10) and methyl alkyl on phosphorus with a fluoride, classified under HTS 2931.59.0010 for O-alkyl alkyl phosphonofluoridates. As a chemically defined organo-inorganic phosphorus derivative with halogen, it fits Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm isopropyl chain length ≤C10 via analytical certificate; prepare for DEA/CBP scrutiny on nerve agent precursors
• Pitfall: incomplete isomer specification leading to duty disputes
• Use UN-approved packaging for fluoridate transport